16 Injured in Russian plane crashes in Siberia (Update)

An IL-18 aeroplane belonging to the Russian defence ministry has crashed in Yakutia in Siberia with 39 people on board.

The defence ministry said 16 people were seriously injured, correcting earlier reports that 27 had died.

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Plane crash  in Russia’s far east  At least Cost 27 Lives

The IL-18 aero plane was carrying 32 passengers and seven crew when it came down in Bulun district in Russia’s far east.

Plane belonging to the Russian defence ministry IL-18 aeroplane has crashed in Yakutia in Siberia with at least 27 fatalities, local media report.

Initial reports suggest that there are only five confirmed survivors.

Weather conditions were reportedly bad in the area when the crash happened early on Monday.